Lawrence Forsythe Johnson

My husband hired Lawrence in 2019 after his daughter was removed from her biological mother’s custody due to drug use. At the time, we were living out of state while she was in Alabama. From the very beginning, Lawrence understood the demographic distance and the complexity of the situation. My hu...sband already had a California court-ordered DNA paternity test proving he was the father, but the Alabama court would not recognize or accept that order. Lawrence was upfront and honest about Alabama law and the reality of what we were facing. He never overpromised—he explained that family and juvenile cases are very fact-specific and must be handled accordingly. Through his dedication and knowledge of Alabama family/juvenile law, Lawrence helped my husband establish his legal custody rights through the Alabama courts. He also secured structured visitation, clear exchange locations between parties, set communication schedules, child support arrangements, and ultimately ensured that the biological mother’s visits were supervised by the end of 2020/beginning of 2021. In 2023, we again needed Lawrence’s help when our daughter was removed from her maternal grandmother’s custody due to drug use issues identified by DHR. Lawrence acted immediately, filing a temporary emergency order that allowed my husband to travel to Alabama and bring his daughter home safely. In 2024, my husband was granted sole legal and physical custody. Throughout this entire journey, Lawrence was not only highly professional and knowledgeable, but also empathetic and realistic. He acknowledged our frustrations, communicated clearly, and always based his advice on facts—not emotion or false hope. That honesty made all the difference in our case. We would recommend Lawrence to any parent or family navigating custody issues. He will not give you bad advice or misinformation—he gives you the truth and fights strategically for the best possible outcome. Fast forward to 2025, we were able to share a very special update with him: I, her former stepmother, was able to legally adopt our daughter in the state where we now reside. That would not have been possible without the foundation Lawrence helped us build. He was truly a pivotal part of our daughter’s journey and our family’s story. We are forever grateful and blessed.